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Sep 28, 2023

What’s behind the strengthening UK-Turkey partnership?

By Ilayda Nijhar

As the United Kingdom adjusts to its post-Brexit reality, Turkey is emerging as a key partner with converging interests.

Economy & Business Migration

In the News

Sep 28, 2023

Soofer featured on RealClearDefense

By Atlantic Council

Robert Soofer and co-authors warn against the risks of targeting civilian populations in the event of a nuclear event.

China Conflict

UkraineAlert

Sep 27, 2023

Ukraine’s counteroffensive is making real progress on the Crimean front

By Peter Dickinson

Ukraine's escalating attacks in Crimea are steadily undermining Russia's invasion and are a reminder that the Ukrainian counteroffensive is not limited to the relatively static front lines of the war, writes Peter Dickinson.

Conflict Defense Policy

MENASource

Sep 27, 2023

Hezbollah’s assertive posture in south Lebanon places UNIFIL in a difficult position

By Nicholas Blanford

Not only has there been an uptick in activity in recent months along the Blue Line, but Hezbollah has also been establishing a new and visible military footprint.

Conflict Iran

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Guevara in El Heraldo de Mexico on the on the Wagner Group’s continued presence in Africa

By Inigo Guevara Moyano

On September 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Inigo Guevara authored an article in El Heraldo de México on the Wagner Group’s continued presence in Africa (text in Spanish). 

Africa Russia

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Stefanini featured in Formiche on the legacy of the Italy’s former president Giorgio Napolitano

By Stefano Stefanini

On September 26, Transatlantic Security Initiative nonresident senior fellow Stefano Stefanini wrote an op-ed in Formiche on the legacy of the former president of Italy Giorgio Napolitano (text in Italian).

Security & Defense

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean interviewed by Sky News on Australian Defence Force personnel challenges

On September 25, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean spoke with Sky News Australia about the Australian Defence Force’s difficulties with recruitment and retention. He explained, “There’s a large number of very big Defence Department projects going on…Combine that with the fact that the numbers in the public service…are actually going backwards, and what we’re […]

Australia Indo-Pacific

New Atlanticist

Sep 26, 2023

The US Navy will employ autonomous vessels in a new region—but integrating the tech won’t be easy

By Sophia Costes and Grace Jones

Autonomous vessels could make a big difference in Latin America by helping the effort to reduce the flow of illicit drugs and trafficking.

Defense Industry Defense Technologies

In the News

Sep 26, 2023

Dean referenced in Canadian Naval Review article on Australian naval fleet

On September 22, IPSI nonresident senior fellow Peter Dean’s analysis was referenced in a Canadian Naval Review article about the potential reduction of several Hunter-class frigates in the Australian naval surface fleet. The article states that according to Dean, “going ahead with the Hunter-class frigates would make it difficult to free up funds for other […]

Australia Defense Policy

UkraineAlert

Sep 26, 2023

Ukraine’s drone army is bringing Putin’s invasion home to Russia

By Mykola Bielieskov

Ukraine's increasingly formidable drone army is enabling Kyiv to bring Vladimir Putin's invasion home to Russia and strike strategic targets throughout the Russian Federation, writes Mykola Bielieskov.

Conflict Defense Industry

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